Cancer: What You need to Know
Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death among African Americans. The pain and suffering inflicted upon the patient and caregivers are almost unbearable. Many people understandably try to avoid…
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Sickle Cell Disease: Life’s Getting Better!
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. In SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool…
“What is Cancer? “Knowledge is the Key!
Many people have encountered Cancer in the course of their lives. They have questions about the disease. One of the first questions asked is “What is Cancer?” Cancer1 is the uncontrolled…
Black Women have Higher Rate of Low Birth Weight Babies
The Health of the African American population in 2013 is a compilation of data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC is a United States government…